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FACTOR IX FUNCTIONAL

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EX0627      FACTOR IX FUNCTIONAL
Specimen: 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of the collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 mins. & finally, transfer the supernatant (PPP) to 1 labeled clean plastic screw-capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
4 hrs 4 hrs 2 weeks
Method: Photo-optical Clot Detection
Comment: It is recommended that the patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician. Also, see HEMOPHILIA PANEL.
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: Deficiency of Factor IX causes prolongation of APTT that corrects completely on mixing. Congenital Factor IX deficiency is called Hemophilia B / Christmas disease which is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner. It affects 1 per 25000 to 30000 live male births.
Doctor Specialty: Hematologist
Disease: Disorders of Coagulation
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Coagulation
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred. A duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form is mandatory. It is recommended that the patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician.